PCP Stoeger XM1 Ranger service

[JimT66]

Stoeger Ph. 1-800-264-4962
https://usa.stoegerairguns.com/contact

Thanks for this Chief! If I have any problems, this direct line number will sure make it easier. I hate trying to "talk" to a computer.

 

[Chief 10-Beers]

Thanks for this Chief! If I have any problems, this direct line number will sure make it easier. I hate trying to "talk" to a computer.

My pleasure. I just remembered I saved the Mail that Pyramid sent me when I called to find out how to get mine repaired.

 

[Dogowski]

Stoeger Ph. 1-800-264-4962
https://usa.stoegerairguns.com/contact

Thank you for posting!

 

[Dogowski]

This is difficult way of handling it for the user. I have a 177 bullshark that has a really good barrel. I praised the rifle to a member of the forum, he bought one. His had a bad barrel. You are really playing the lottery with Snowpeak. While I do repairs myself, if you have a good shooting rifle it would really be unfortunate to have a replacement rifle that doesn't perform as well. And I am not a Snowpeak hater, i own 7 of them. It's just another thing to be aware of when you are looking into a new rifle.

Snowpeaks are great rifles! I also have five of them.

 

[JimT66]

I have not mounted the scope yet, but I just took it out of the box, and put the Mod and the lil Chrono on it. It is similar to the first one.
14's 995
17.6 928
18's 918
21's 808
and 25's 795. 35.5 fpe is not very impressive. But the Condor can push em! lol
I won't waste my Heavies on this, but for inexpensive plinking the 17-21's seem ok.

The Condor is one mean machine with those heavies. It will take any critter that dares to cross your path. But the 18s and 21s ain't exactly a slouch outta your Ranger either.

 

[Chief 10-Beers]

And it will be a little more Docile for backyard shooting.

 

[Jacko_0106]

Just switched moderators on the Ranger & ran a mag through the chrony. 18gr Apolos averaged 940 @ 1ft from muzzle. My .25 Ranger does 915~ w/ 25 JSBs, 910 w/ Hades 26+gr. I just switched moderators on the .25 from Sumo to the Airgun Capital .30 Shorty.

Well mrage, I've tinkered with my .22 Ranger and managed a small increase in speed (from ~800 to ~850 ish) using the hammer spring but nowhere near what you're getting. I'm hoping its a break in period thing

 

[Chief 10-Beers]

Myself, I think it's the luck of the Draw as to where the Reg was set at the Factory. Both of mine have been kinda underpowered compared to others.

 

[mrage]

Well mrage, I've tinkered with my .22 Ranger and managed a small increase in speed (from ~800 to ~850 ish) using the hammer spring but nowhere near what you're getting. I'm hoping its a break in period thing

, that’s crazy. For poops & giggles, I just did a mag (10 shot) run over the chrony w/ H&N Baracuda (not match) 21.14 gr 5.50dia. Average fps was 888. Hammer face is out from breech a full turn , just out from flush. This was from a full air up.

 

[Chief 10-Beers]

I should have mentioned, the 21 grn I shot were NSA Slugs. I forgot to try the Barracudas.

 

[JimT66]

, that’s crazy. For poops & giggles, I just did a mag (10 shot) run over the chrony w/ H&N Baracuda (not match) 21.14 gr 5.50dia. Average fps was 888. Hammer face is out from breech a full turn , just out from flush. This was from a full air up.

I just now put mine back in the rifle safe. Been out target practicing with different ones this morning. Using JTS 25 grain round nose ,At 35 yards my .25 Ranger is blowing holes through a new 2x4 and deep into my storage tub packed with 3 bags of rubber mulch. I really gotta get me a table, to use my ebay speedy guage. I really wanna know after seeing what speeds yall are getting.

 

[JimT66]

I should have mentioned, the 21 grn I shot were NSA Slugs. I forgot to try the Barracudas.

Chief. Is it shooting the slugs very accurately? I have some supposed to arrive today for my .25.

 

[mrage]

I should have mentioned, the 21 grn I shot were NSA Slugs. I forgot to try the Barracudas.

Just did a 5 shot w/ Norma 17.6 & got av. 941fps . Plus at 12.5 yrds, one hole! First time I ever shot this pellet in the Ranger.

 

[Jacko_0106]

, that’s crazy. For poops & giggles, I just did a mag (10 shot) run over the chrony w/ H&N Baracuda (not match) 21.14 gr 5.50dia. Average fps was 888. Hammer face is out from breech a full turn , just out from flush. This was from a full air up.

Yeah my hammer spring is about the same. I had a post about it somewhere. Average was 874.4 over 5 shots. Maybe I’m closer than I thought appreciate your help and tips!

 

[Dogowski]

The best part is, that we have found that the Best Warranty on a Chinese Rifle, comes from Stoeger in Italy! I mean, what other gives you 5 Years?

I'm sure glad to hear about the exchange service as i love my XM1 Stoeger! Five years warranty is amazing.

 

[Chief 10-Beers]

Chief. Is it shooting the slugs very accurately? I have some supposed to arrive today for my .25.

Sorry I missed your post. Slugs have always been hit and miss. I will get 1-3 forming a decent group, and then the next two made the group look horrible! lol

 

[Dogowski]

Sorry I missed your post. Slugs have always been hit and miss. I will get 1-3 forming a decent group, and then the next two made the group look horrible! lol

That's the way mine shoots slugs as well. Two or three good shoots then two bad ones. That's with Nielson and H & N slugs and some Impulse Air. I'll just stick with pellets in mine and she's a laser!

 

[JimT66]

Sorry I missed your post. Slugs have always been hit and miss. I will get 1-3 forming a decent group, and then the next two made the group look horrible! lol

I found that out yesterday. Couple be good, then the flyer. Oh well, it loves the .25 grain pellets, and it loves the 20 grain H&N's as well.

 

[Dogowski]

I found that out yesterday. Couple be good, then the flyer. Oh well, it loves the .25 grain pellets, and it loves the 20 grain H&N's as well.

Every rifle barrel is different right? It's a lot of work testing but must be done!

 

[JimT66]

Every rifle barrel is different right? It's a lot of work testing but must be done!

That's a fact! Don't sound like EVERY Ranger barrel so different though. Like you said, I will just be sticking to my Talon Condor or EscapeSS. 25 for any slugs. The Ranger just gonna be fed a diet of good lead pellets. For trash panda sized pests, that's all it needs.